Dr. Phil Kamins, also known to his patients as the original Dr. Phil, has provided comprehensive dental care to the Pacific Palisades community for almost 30 years. He has extensive experience in the treatment of children and adults, with an emphasis on preventing dental disease.
Prior to opening his office in Pacific Palisades, Dr. Kamins practiced dentistry in Eilat, Israel for two-and-a-half years. He founded a dental clinic there sponsored by Kupat Cholim Maccabee, providing the residents an option for state-of-the-art dental care, which continues to this day.
Dr. Kamins knows that every patient who comes into the office has a certain level of what he calls, dental awarenessthat is, information about dentistry in general and knowledge about what is happening specifically in the patients own mouth. Dr. Kamins goal is to raise that level of awareness by demystifying dentistry to make the information more accessible for his patients. Through this process, the patient becomes a partner in the improvement of his or her own oral health, and by extension, the patients health in general. Maintaining healthy tissue is central to Dr. Kamins treatment philosophy, and he utilizes minimally invasive techniques every day to achieve this goal. Dr. Kamins believes in individualized care and examining the treatment options available to each patient prior to commencing treatment.
Dr. Kamins believes that a commitment to the profession of dentistry includes staying current with the latest research, techniques, and equipment in the field. Dr. Kamins participates in continuing education through his membership and leadership in:
We are very pleased to welcome back Emil Tanavar and announce his new position as a Registered Dental Assistant in Expanded Functions (RDAEF II). On completion and certification of his training, he now has expanded his skills and is able to help with restorative treatment in our office.